Protests set ahead of Meadows town hall meeting

7:15 PM,
Aug. 27, 2013

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U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows got boos and applause when he told a crowd at a town hall meeting Tuesday that he would support shutting down the government to stop Obamacare.

The Highlands Republican represents North Carolina's 11th District, which includes part of Buncombe County.

About 30 protestors gathered outside the meeting at T.C. Roberson High School. Two veterans spoke out earlier in the day about their concerns over a government shutdown. One called the move treason. ...